Overview
FinTrU is looking for a visionary Principal Machine Learning Scientist to lead innovation across our AI and Data Science initiatives. Based at FinTrU's offices in Derry/Londonderry. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape strategy, mentor top talent, and drive cutting-edge solutions that transform our products and services.
FinTrU is an award-winning RegTech/FinTech company, creating technology-enabled solutions for leading global financial institutions. Across our UK and EU offices, we deliver the highest standard of service to both our clients and our 1400 employees. Our philosophy of continued learning and development, an unwavering commitment to diversity – in all its forms – and our culture continue to make us a workplace of choice.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years in Data science/AI roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and SQL.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras) and libraries (e.g. scikit-learn), demonstrating technical capability to build, optimise, and deploy AI models.
- Strong aptitude for analysing complex data sets and derive actionable insights using advanced ML/AI techniques. This includes proficiency in developing, training, and optimising models to uncover patterns, predict outcomes, and drive strategic decisions.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams while fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
- Client facing experience and ability to clearly articulate the role and operation of AI/ML models within Products
- Experience with Agentic AI or Autonomous agents.
- Understanding of Ethical AI principles and responsible AI practices
Responsibilities
- You will Lead and mentor the Data Science team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging rapid experimentation and the development of proof of concepts (POCs) to explore new ideas and validate emerging technologies with a fail-fast mentality.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, prioritise and implement data science strategies and roadmap that align with business objectives.
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models and algorithms.
- Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering teams plus other departments to identify data-driven opportunities and solutions.
The full job description can be viewed here
We reserve the right to enhance or amend the shortlisting criteria at any time during the process
Please note this role is Hybrid working, the successful candidate will currently be required to be in the office 2 days per week. For this reason we are not considering fully remote applications, or those based beyond a reasonable commute to the office in Derry.
This requisition is only for those resident, or seeking to be resident in Northern Ireland. If you are based in Republic of Ireland, please apply to the vacancy for Letterkenny
Benefits
- Hybrid working model [opportunity to avail of WFH furniture for your home office]
- Industry-leading, family-focused policies
- Progressive health & wellbeing policies
- Industry-leading learning & development strategy
- Diverse and inclusive social and cultural calendar
- Innovative sabbatical policies, including ‘FinTrU Unplugged’ [a 4-week paid sabbatical]
Compensation
Annual salary review
Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme
